A group of people who have settled in a certain area
100
Texas is known by many as a very ________ state where people are kind and helpful.
Friendly
100
Name the six flags that have flown over Texas in order.
Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederate States, United States
100
What were the 3 main goals Spain had when it discovered Texas?
(1) Wealth, (2) Convert Indians to Christianity, (3) Land
200
Explain what a quinceanera is and what culture it comes from.
A Hispanic celebration of a girl turning 15 years old and becoming a young adult with more responsibility. Many times, a pinata is seen there.
200
Even though Germans came together, they were still different from each other in a couple of ways. What were they?
Differences: Religion and education
Similarities: Rock homes and language
200
How do you think immigrants feel when they first get to our country?
Scared/nervous
200
Which group of early settlers left their homeland to escape war and violence and found work in Texas as ranchers, farmers, and oil workers.
Hispanics
200
Why did most African Americans come to Texas?
They were brought here as slaves
300
When automobiles started being mass produced (a lot made), Texas benefited greatly from it. Why? Explain.
The oil industry grew because Texas had a lot of oil and automobiles needed it.
300
Many ethnic groups try to keep their culture alive even though they are now in the United States. What are the major ways they do this?
By using the language of their family's home country.
300
What is a famous festival that Germans celebrate?
Oktoberfest
300
As technology gets better and better, what things do you think will happen?
An ability to carry more information faster
300
From what you remember reading, why did Claudia want to become an American citizen?
Because she wanted to be a good citizen like she taught her students to be
400
This year is a Presidential election year for our country. What kinds of things do you think citizens could do to help out?
(1) Deliver yard signs, (2) Vote, (3) Run for political office
400
Explain some of the important facts about Barbara Jordan.
(1) First African American woman elected as Senator, (2) First African American woman from the South elected to Congress, (3) Delivered keynote address at the 1992 Democratic National Convention
400
Explain what you, as a citizen, can do if you have a complaint or opinion.
Write a letter or email to your legislator
400
The chief executive leader of our country is called the President. What is the chief executive leader of our state called?
The Governor
400
Many industries have moved to major Texas cities. Many people move to these cities because of it. Why? Explain.
People move to the cities because these industries provide jobs for them.
500
Recite the Texas Pledge
Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
500
From the Texas pledge, what does the word, "HONOR" mean?
To show great respect
500
From the Texas pledge, what does the word, "PLEDGE" mean?
To promise or commit
500
From the Texas pledge, what does the word, "ALLEGIANCE" mean?
Loyalty or commitment
500
From the Texas pledge, what does the word, "INDIVISIBLE" mean?